Director (Clean Energy Finance, Business Development)
Company: Seeds Renewables
Location: New York
Posted on: March 12, 2025
Job Description:
BackgroundThe New York City Energy Efficiency Corporation
(NYCEEC), the country's first local green bank, is a non-profit
specialty financier of projects that save energy and reduce
greenhouse gases. NYCEEC's team is passionate about its mission to
deliver financing solutions and advance markets for energy
efficiency and clean energy in communities. For more information,
go to .Position OverviewNYCEEC is seeking a Director or Associate
Director (depending on level of experience) to join our team,
lending expertise to Business Development functions and working
closely with other members of the NYCEEC team. The Director will
report to NYCEEC's Head of Business Development.The NYCEEC team
works in a hybrid model, presently in the office two days per week
and remote the remainder. NYCEEC's office is in midtown
Manhattan.The anticipated start of this position is May 2025, but
it is possible for the position to start earlier or later.Key
ResponsibilitiesAs a senior member of a small but innovative and
impactful organization, the successful candidate will support key
NYCEEC functions as a financial intermediary.Business
Development
- Manage customer inquiries for debt financing from the inquiry
stage through loan closing and take a lead role in underwriting the
transaction in collaboration with other NYCEEC team members and
financial, legal, and technical advisors.
- Attend industry conferences and functions to develop and
maintain customer relationships and originate new business
opportunities.
- Identify strategies for NYCEEC to source new loan opportunities
or create new partnerships that advance NYCEEC's goals and
mission.
- Gather market intelligence and insight to be shared with the
organization.
- Manage junior staff members on a transactional basis and work
to promote their development and skill building.Qualifications
- A strong interest in NYCEEC's mission and the transition to a
clean energy economy.
- A Bachelor's degree and a minimum of seven (7) years of
relevant professional work experience (e.g., project finance,
commercial lending, corporate finance, real estate, or related
field). A Master's degree in a related field viewed
favorably.Skills and Attributes
- Strong leadership, management, and finance skills.
- Effective communication and relationship management skills
appropriate for interactions with the Board, lenders, and partners
spanning the private, public, and not-for-profit sector.
- Experience with multiple functions of a typical financial
intermediary including business development, credit analysis and
loan underwriting, and loan restructuring.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Ability to
manage junior team members, and a willingness to "roll up sleeves"
as needed to help complete projects.Please note that this position
description contains a general list of the essential
responsibilities and qualifications required for the position. It
is not exhaustive and does not represent a contract for employment.
NYCEEC reserves the right to modify the position description at any
time.Compensation and BenefitsThe base salary range for this
position is $140,000 - $155,000 per year. NYCEEC also offers a
discretionary bonus (-10% pool) based on annual organizational and
individual performance. NYCEEC offers a competitive compensation
and benefits package, including:
- 12 paid holidays.
- Paid time off / paid sick leave (starting at up to four weeks
each year with increases based on years of service).
- Medical insurance Platinum plan (80-90% of the premium paid by
NYCEEC) and Dental (85-90% of the premium paid by NYCEEC).
- Vision and life insurance (100% of the premium paid by
NYCEEC).
- 401(k) plan with NYCEEC matching employer contributions.
- Pre-Tax Transit Benefit.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).To ApplyQualified candidates
may apply for this position here: . Please tell us how you learned
of this position, why you are interested in this position at
NYCEEC, and what makes you a great candidate for this role.Please
submit your application by March 15, 2025. Applications will be
reviewed on a rolling basis, so we recommend applying early. Please
be patient as our staff reviews your application. Only candidates
selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls,
recruiters, or search firms, please.Please DO NOT include
photographs of yourself with your application. Applications
including an applicant's photograph will be discarded.New York City
Energy Efficiency Corporation (NYCEEC) is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. We will work to ensure that our and reflect the diversity
of the communities we serve, and give members of our own
organization and groups that we serve opportunities to have their
voices heard. We will strive to collaborate with the stakeholder
groups where we do business.
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